obituaries

Nov 16, 2018

Dorothy V. Hanson, 90, Ada, MN, died Friday, November 16, 2018, under hospice care at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN.

Dorothy Viola (Hedrich) Hanson was born on June 18, 1928, on the home farm in Spring Creek Township, Norman County near Gary, MN. Her parents were Charley and Emma (Zahn) Hedrich. She was baptized at home on...

Nov 12, 2018

Jon Hovde, 70, a lifelong resident of Fertile, Minnesota passed away at his home on Monday, November 12, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born on November 14, 1947 to Ole and Arleene (Larson) Hovde. He graduated from Fertile High School in 1965 and shortly after moved to California to work with his uncle in the construction business. It...

Nov 12, 2018

Rose Osburn, age 66, of Mahnomen, MN, died Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN.

Private family services are being held.

Nov 10, 2018

Steven Michael Altepeter, 41, died on Saturday, November 10th at his home in Fertile, MN.

Steve entered this world on March 9, 1977 in Crookston, MN, son of Mike and Sheryl (Erickson) Altepeter and brother of Heather.

He grew up and attended school in Red Lake Falls, MN and graduated from Lafayette High School in...

Nov 10, 2018

Watch Terri's Memorial Service Terri Espe, age 64, of Ogema, MN, died Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN.

Terri Lee, the daughter of Delbert and Violet (Tilley) Lyon, was born in International Falls, MN, on April 20, 1954. She was lovingly raised by her mother and step-father, Wesley Anderson,...

Nov 9, 2018

Sharon Watson, age 73, of Waubun, MN, died on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN, where she had resided since June.

Sharon Lee Shurtz was born November 27, 1944, in Flint, MI, the daughter of Willard and Betty Jean (Shook) Shurtz.  Her early years were spent in Michigan, but she moved...

Nov 9, 2018

James Lehmann, 85, rural Fertile, MN, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at his home from natural causes.

James Oscar Lehmann was born on August 16, 1933 in Menomonie Wisconsin (Dunn County) to Oscar and Gertrude Lehmann. As a young boy he moved with his family to Moorhead Mn. and eventually to rural Fertile in Liberty Township.

Nov 9, 2018

Gary W. Knutson, 67, rural Fertile, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 9, 2018.

He was born on February 23, 1951 in Bemidji, MN to Karel and Dolores Knutson. Gary grew up on the family farm in Puposky, MN graduating from Bemidji High School in 1969 where he enjoying wrestling on the high...

Nov 7, 2018

Watch Lorriane's Memorial Service Lorraine Larson, age 91, of Fertile, MN, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Sanford Health System in Fargo, ND.

Lorraine Emily Gullickson was born at home in Bearpark Township, rural Fertile, MN, the second youngest child of Gullick and Minnie (Erickson) Gullickson. She attended country school and graduated from Fertile High School with...

Nov 6, 2018

David A. Koelling, 71, rural Fertile, MN, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at his home from natural causes.

David Alvin Koelling was born in Fertile, Minnesota on June 3, 1947, to Alvin and Jean (Vickery) Koelling. David grew up and attended school in Fertile. He graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1965. He then farmed dairy cattle...

Nov 5, 2018

Colleen Okerson, age 87, of Maplewood, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was raised in Mahnomen, MN, and then lived for many years in Maplewood, MN, raising her family. She was a member of the American Legion and VFW Woman's Auxiliaries and was a Business Administrator for Innsbrook...

Nov 4, 2018

Opal E. Jacobson Londo, 93, Hendrum, MN, died on Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Fox, Arkansas, at her daughters home.

Opal Elizabeth Pollitt Jacobson Londo

Opal was born April 30, 1925 near Canton, Illinois to J. W. and Ruth Pollitt. They moved to a farm near Prairie City, Illinois when she was a young girl....

Nov 3, 2018

Everett "Ev" Kjelbertson, age 83, of South Twin Lake, MN, died on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Sanford Palliative Care in Fargo, ND.

Everett "Ev" Vernon Kjelbertson was born February 20, 1935, in Devils Lake, ND, to Randell and Julia (Nermoe) Kjelbertson. His early youth was spent on the family farm until the family moved to town...

Nov 2, 2018

Watch Leah's Prayer Service Watch Leah's Funeral Service Leah Vigum, age 19, of Twin Valley, MN, died on Friday, November 2, 2018 as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Leah Marie Vigum was born September 1, 1999. As the daughter of Mike and Nancy Vigum, sister to Kyle and Sarah, beloved niece, granddaughter, cousin...

Nov 2, 2018

Dwain Ness, 89, Ada, MN, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN. Dwain was born October 17, 1929 on his family's farm west of Ada, MN to Lloyd and Neva (Gibbons) Ness. He graduated from Ada High School in 1947.  Dwain was united in marriage to Wilma (Punky) Johnson on November 4, 1950 at First Methodist...

Oct 31, 2018

Watch Keith's Funeral Service Keith Hanson, age 76, of Mahnomen, MN, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN.

Keith Richard, the son of Albert and Norma (Schleusner) Hanson, was born on December 10, 1941, in Mahnomen, MN. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Mahnomen, graduating with the...

Oct 28, 2018

Bradley J. Foley, 65, Halstad, MN, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on October 28, 2018, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

He entered this world on October 19, 1953 in Detroit Lakes, MN and was adopted on November 14, 1953 by Lawrence and Isabel Foley. He is survived by his big sister Kim (Tom...

Oct 28, 2018

To watch Frank's funeral click here. Francis ("Frank") Kindseth, age 94, of Twin Valley, MN, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Sanford Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Frank was born October 11, 1924, to Magnus and Charlotte (Bjerkley) at home on their farm near Gary, MN. He was the fifth of eight children whose parents died at...

Oct 26, 2018

Lila Mae Hegrenes, 72, Ada, Minnesota, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at her residence from natural causes. Lila Mae Hegrenes was born July 4, 1946 in Ada, to Bennie and Laura (Malakowski) Hegrenes. She attended Lockhart (MN) and Ada schools. After graduation Lila attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. She was hired to work in Washington, DC for...

Oct 23, 2018

Marcella C. Foderick, 91, Ada, MN, died after a short illness on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Memorial Service: 11:00AM Friday, October 26, 2018, at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN.

Visitation: One hour before the service. A complete obituary to follow-